Today is the university's "Day of Diversity," and the theme this year is "Toward Civil Conversation." Join us in celebrating at the Neal-Marshall Black Culture Center on the IUB campus, where the libraries will be hosting a panel of university librarians, staff, and guest speakers. Panelists and audience members will grapple with what recent issues and events tell us about the practice of reasonable and worthwhile public discourse and behavior in civic culture.
What: A Day of Diversity at Indiana University Libraries
Where: Neal-Marshall Black Culture Center, Bridgwaters Lounge
When: Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Time: 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Our panelists will be:
Fannie Cox
Associate Professor and Reference Librarian
University of Louisville
Louisville, Kentucky
Jaena Hollingsworth
English Librarian
IUPUI
Indianapolis, Indiana
Kristi Palmer
Digital Libraries Team Leader
IUPUI
Indianapolis, Indiana
Christina Wray
Assistant Librarian
Center for Disability Information and Referral (CeDIR),
The library for the Indiana Institute on Disability and Community (IIDC)
Bloomington, Indiana
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
Disability Awareness Day Ceremony
Reprinted from today's Herald Times:
A ceremony today will honor 10 local organizations that have contributed to the employment of individuals with disabilities.
Sponsored by the Diversity Works steering committee, a partnership between Stone Belt, Options, WorkOne and Vocational Rehabilitation, the event will be 2-3:30 p.m. at KRC Catering, 216 S. College Ave.
Mayor Mark Kruzan is scheduled to speak, and to declare today Disability Awareness Day in Bloomington.
Honorees are: Monroe Hospital, Indiana University’s Memorial Union Market Place, O’Charley’s, Babb’s Super Valu, IU’s Student Recreational Sports Center, The PourHouse, IU’s Instructional Systems Technology, Goodwill East, IU’s Center for Evaluation and Education Policy and Cook Urological.
“Many businesses in our community recognize that an individual’s skills and abilities and not a disability, define her or him as a good employee and as an asset to the organization,” Daniel Grundman, director of employee services for the city of Bloomington and the head business leader of Diversity Works, said in a statement.
Hiring people with disabilities makes good business sense, Grundman said. It helps those individuals achieve independence and grows the local work force and economy, he said.
A ceremony today will honor 10 local organizations that have contributed to the employment of individuals with disabilities.
Sponsored by the Diversity Works steering committee, a partnership between Stone Belt, Options, WorkOne and Vocational Rehabilitation, the event will be 2-3:30 p.m. at KRC Catering, 216 S. College Ave.
Mayor Mark Kruzan is scheduled to speak, and to declare today Disability Awareness Day in Bloomington.
Honorees are: Monroe Hospital, Indiana University’s Memorial Union Market Place, O’Charley’s, Babb’s Super Valu, IU’s Student Recreational Sports Center, The PourHouse, IU’s Instructional Systems Technology, Goodwill East, IU’s Center for Evaluation and Education Policy and Cook Urological.
“Many businesses in our community recognize that an individual’s skills and abilities and not a disability, define her or him as a good employee and as an asset to the organization,” Daniel Grundman, director of employee services for the city of Bloomington and the head business leader of Diversity Works, said in a statement.
Hiring people with disabilities makes good business sense, Grundman said. It helps those individuals achieve independence and grows the local work force and economy, he said.
Monday, March 8, 2010
Think College!
Think college! Postsecondary education options for students with intellectual disabilities by Meg Grigal and Debra Hart is a resource for parents and educators in high schools, colleges, and universities to prepare for incoming students with intellectual disabilities. The book outlines how to support students in academia and everyday life as they transition to post-secondary education. The authors consider all aspects of individualized programs, from tracking social progress to evaluating employment opportunities.Interested in this book? Indiana resident? Email us!
Not an Indiana resident? Find this book at your local library through WorldCat.
Thursday, March 4, 2010
Dixon & Davis on Challenging Behaviors
Sue Dixon and Kim Davis of the IIDC gave a talk about understanding challenging behaviors for the IYI radio show Kids Count. Hosted by IYI President and CEO Bill Stanczykiewicz, the show discusses key parent issues and provides applicable tips and resources. Guests include youth development experts, national authors on child, youth and parenting issues, educational and government leaders and Indiana youth workers with timely comments that will inform, educate and inspire!
The show will air on Sunday, March 7th. You can also hear the talk online at: http://www.iyi.org/media/kids-count-radio.aspx
Also check out Kim and Sue's popular book, When actions speak louder than words at the CeDIR library!
The show will air on Sunday, March 7th. You can also hear the talk online at: http://www.iyi.org/media/kids-count-radio.aspx
Also check out Kim and Sue's popular book, When actions speak louder than words at the CeDIR library!
Cerebral Palsy of NWI 50th Anniversary Gala
Center for Possibilities- Cerebral Palsy of NWI, Inc will host their 50th Anniversary Celebration on Friday, March 19th, 2010 at the Ambassador Banquets in Hobart. The mission of Center for Possibilities is to improve the quality of life for young children and adults with developmental disabilities and their families.
The black tie optional event is themed "When we wished upon a star, our dreams came true" will be a night filled with celebration. Doors will open at 5:30pm with a Cocktails & Reception at 6:00pm. A sit down dinner is planned along with performances by "Dancing with Our Stars" Adult Students and "Little Stars" Preschool Students. The Center's Board of Directions will present Founders Awards for businesses, groups and individuals that have supported the Center since it's opening in 1960. The night will end with music and dancing. The event is sponsored by Hobart Animal Clinic and Arvin's Ceady Bar & Grill.
Tickets will be available until Monday, March 8th until 2pm at Center for Possibilities, 22 Tyler Avenue, Hobart, Indiana. You can also contact Michelle Higel at (219) 962-5751 or mhigel1@ayhoo.com. Price of tickets are $30.00 per adult, $15.00 for children ages 3-11 and free of children under the age of 3.
The black tie optional event is themed "When we wished upon a star, our dreams came true" will be a night filled with celebration. Doors will open at 5:30pm with a Cocktails & Reception at 6:00pm. A sit down dinner is planned along with performances by "Dancing with Our Stars" Adult Students and "Little Stars" Preschool Students. The Center's Board of Directions will present Founders Awards for businesses, groups and individuals that have supported the Center since it's opening in 1960. The night will end with music and dancing. The event is sponsored by Hobart Animal Clinic and Arvin's Ceady Bar & Grill.
Tickets will be available until Monday, March 8th until 2pm at Center for Possibilities, 22 Tyler Avenue, Hobart, Indiana. You can also contact Michelle Higel at (219) 962-5751 or mhigel1@ayhoo.com. Price of tickets are $30.00 per adult, $15.00 for children ages 3-11 and free of children under the age of 3.
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
CeDIR's Spring Newsletter
Read the Spring CeDIR Citings at http://www.iidc.indiana.edu/cedir/newsletters/CeDIR_Citings_0310.html!
In this issue we talk about the new Friends of the Library website, the upcoming Paralympic Games, and our latest resources on social skills.
If you'd like a hard copy, email us or give us a call at 812-855-6508.
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
MOSAIC Film Festival
Make room in your schedules today, tomorrow, and Saturday for the third MOSAIC film festival in Bloomington!
The festival is presented by Diversity Theatre, a program of the City of Bloomington Community and Family Resources Department. MOSAIC features short films for adults highlighting poverty and homelessness, and films for children on disability and accepting differences. Participants will have opportunities to discuss the films and the issues they highlight with representatives of local agencies which are partnering with MOSAIC and which provide services in the areas of poverty, homelessness, and disability.
Today, March 2nd, the films will be shown from 7:00 – 11:00 pm at Rhino's All Age Music Club, 331 S. Walnut Street. On Wednesday, March 3rd, the films will be shown from 7:00 – 11:00 pm at Rachael's Café, 300 E. 3rd Street. A third, shorter event for children will take place at 1pm March 6th at the Elletsville branch of the Monroe County library. All MOSAIC events are free and open to the public.
For a complete listing of the film titles and descriptions, visit the MOSAIC website: http://bloomington.in.gov/mosaic. For more information, contact Audrey Heller or Stacee Evans at 336-3198 or contact Craig Brenner at 349-3471.
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